PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
October 17, 2007
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, October 17,
2007 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Karl Douglass
Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander
Commissioners: Scott Boyce Cathy Hodge Ronny Smith
Lucy Sheftall Gladys Ford
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief, Tina Trant ? Recording
Secretary.
Commissioners Absent: Michael Eddings, Chris Henson
Others Present: Paul Gibson, Susan and Jerry Wieczorek, Dennis Roaden.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:00
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience. There are no more
alternates, all PAC members are full voting members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
REZONING CASE:
ZC0709-3: A request to rezone property at 1939 and 1943 Wynnton Road. The
current zoning is Residential Office. The proposed zoning is General
Commercial. This property will continue to be used as a pharmacy with a lunch
counter, they are expanding. Paul Gibson is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This property is in
Planning District 8. The Land Use Designation shows Mixed Office / Commercial.
Policy Statements: Do not address.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a floodplain and floodway area. The developer
will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development
Permit.
The property is served by all city services.
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for commercial usage.
School Impact: None.
Buffer Requirement: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Forty-seven (47) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department did not receive comments concerning this
rezoning request.
Paul Gibson, applicant, came to the podium. They are adding 312 square feet to
the building. The apartment building is being converted to storage and
possibly parking.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Chairperson Alexander
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the fact that it is
consistent with existing uses. Commissioner Ford seconded. It was approved
unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENT:
1. ZC0709-2: A request for a Text Amendment Change that provides short-term
housing and
meals for poor, transient or needy individuals. Our Lady of Rosehill
Ministries, LLC is the applicant.
Our Lady of Rose Hill Ministries, Inc., proposes to amend the text of the UDO
by requesting that the definition of transient lodging be revised.
Current definition:
Transient lodging means a public or private facility that provides short-term
housing and meals for poor, transient, or needy individuals.
Proposed definition:
Transient lodging means a public or private facility that provides short-term
housing and meals for poor, transient, or needy individuals for a period not to
exceed ninety (90) days. Transient lodgers may include those under the ?Re-
entry Partnership Housing Program? as established, described, and administered
by the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole.
Mr. Will Johnson stated that he met with Rick Jones and Bill Duck and went over
the definition and they agree that this program does fit under Transitional
Lodging. There is some level of monitoring on this program.
Susan Wieczorek, applicant, came to the podium. The application has not been
submitted to the state yet. It won?t be unless we decide today she needs to.
This program is only to give parolees a place to live for 60-90 days until they
find a job and housing.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Smith
made a motion to approve this proposed text amendment. Vice Chairperson
Alexander seconded. It was approved by a vote of four (Smith, Alexander,
Boyce, Sheftall) to two (Ford, Hodge).
NEW BUSINESS:
VI. OLD BUSINESS: None.
VII. ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Department Chief
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